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Quorum Committees to consider Wright-Pastoria Fire Department merger

By Ray King Committees of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday will consider a resolut9on dissolving the Wright-Pastoria Volunteer Fire Department and assigning its duties and responsibilities to the Sherrill Volunteer Fire Department. The resolution says the Wright-Pastoria Department, as have other volunteer departments suffered... Read More.
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Council committees host free dump and disposal day

Two committees of the Pine Bluff City Council have worked together to sponsor a “free dump and disposal day” so that residents can get rid of unwanted furniture, appliances, carpet and other. The Public Health and Welfare Committee, with Council Member Steven Shaner as Chairman,... Read More.

Quorum committees consider money for SEARK, jail

By Ray King Committees of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday will be asked to consider transferring $3 million from the Federal American Recovery Plan to Southeast Arkansas College to help pay the costs of constructing a new student center and on-campus housing. Steven Bloomberg,... Read More.
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Quorum Committees OK money for sheriff’s office

By Ray King Appropriation ordinances totaling more than $368,000 for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office were approved by two committees of the Jefferson County Quorum Court during a meeting held remotely Tuesday. The first of those, for $191,600 will come from the Public Safety Sales Tax... Read More.

Quorum Committees meet remotely for first time

By Ray King The first effort by members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court to meet remotely Tuesday night got started late but in the words of County Judge Gerald Robinson, “I think we’re doing pretty good.” The Justices of the Peace met for about 45... Read More.